Despite some downed trees and power lines in the area, participants in the
Cool City Car Show and Cruze took to the streets July 19 to cruise through Essexville,
Hampton Township, Bay City and Bangor Township to show off their rides, which
ranged from vintage autos to modern sports cars.

Sometimes, it's a family affair.

Amy Austin, of Bay City, lined up with her husband Byron and
their son Austin with their vintage autos:
a tan 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, a sea-foam green 1962 Beetle, and a red
1955 Ford truck, respectively.

"We've always liked old cars," she said. She added this was
their first car show.

Participants lined up at Hampton Towne Centre along Center
Avenue beginning at 2:30 p.m. and left for their cruise at 5:30 p.m. Their
route took them along Pine Street, Borton Road, Woodside Avenue, Midland
Street, Euclid Avenue and Shrestha Drive, ending at Bay Lanes Bowling Center
with a street party.

On Saturday, July 20, the Cool City Car Show begins at 9 a.m. in downtown
Bay City.